The analysis of fatty alcohols and fatty acids as p methylthio benzoate esters

The analysis of fatty alcohols and fatty acids as p methylthio benzoate esters

Willett J.D.; Brody E.P.; Knight M.M.

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 59(7): 273-277

1982

The p-(methylthio)-benzoate ester of fatty alcohols is investigated. This derivative shows a molecular ion or M-168 m/e peak in its mass spectrum and mixtures may be qualitatively analyzed directly by mass spectrometry. The compounds absorb strongly in the UV, allowing quantitative analysis by high performance liquid chromatography to 200 pmol.